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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 430, Acura RL, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S80, Audi A6, Infiniti M35, Infiniti M45, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac STS, Sedan

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#10230 of 10338 Been slow, slow, slow around here. by tayl0rd

Nov 24, 2010 (10:43 am)

I've been away from these boards several months and there was only 84 new posts since my last visit. I wonder if everyone else around here is as bored with the luxury segment as I am. I've since gotten rid of my '08 BMW 550i Sport and acquired a new '11 Ford Mustang GT500 back in the summer. Didn't even look back when I dropped the keys to my Bimmer off. Often times I even forget that I ever had it, and it was only about 3 weeks ago when I turned it in!
 
I hope everyone's doing well and in good health and spirits. Happy Thanksgiving!

#10231 of 10338 Re: Been slow, slow, slow around here. [tayl0rd] by carnaught

Nov 24, 2010 (11:04 am)

Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 24, 2010 10:43 am)
I wonder if everyone else around here is as bored with the luxury segment as I am. I've since gotten rid of my '08 BMW 550i Sport and acquired a new '11 Ford Mustang GT500 back in the summer. Didn't even look back when I dropped the keys to my Bimmer off.
 
Funny you should mention it, I am Bimmer-less for the first time in 7 years as of a month ago, and thus far don't miss it. Don't get me wrong, I still think it is a great car line, but as are you, I'm less hyped up on the high lux. market.

#10232 of 10338 Re: Been slow, slow, slow around here. [tayl0rd] by moxie

Nov 24, 2010 (6:50 pm)

Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 24, 2010 10:43 am)
I agree that the luxury segment has become quite boring. Even BMW has more or less abandoned the "sport oriented driver" to cater to the much larger "boulevard cruiser" demographic - and I guess you can't blame them for that as, by all accounts they are doing very well. Even the 335i, with that sweet engine, feels kind of bland and heavy IMHO. And try and find a manual! - dealers here only bring in steptronics for their inventory.
I think I'll test a Subie WRX STI - they only come with 6 speed manuals!

#10233 of 10338 Re: Been slow, slow, slow around here. [tayl0rd] by lexusguy

Nov 26, 2010 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: tayl0rd (Nov 24, 2010 10:43 am)
I wonder if everyone else around here is as bored with the luxury segment as I am.
 
I wouldn't say I'm bored with it, I'm just not sure there's that much to talk about. The E-class is boring, and while the F10 5 series is a lot less offensive to look at than the last one, it seems to be less engaging to drive. The new M is nice, but I think Infiniti needs another generation to get everything right.
 
I'll be looking at the upcoming A6 and A7 closely.

#10234 of 10338 Re: Been slow, slow, slow around here. [lexusguy] by smarty666

Nov 26, 2010 (10:09 pm)

Replying to: lexusguy (Nov 26, 2010 6:18 pm)
I like the new M myself but now it looks like an over sized G Sedan. I don't think Infiniti did enough with it considering a new A6 and GS will be out soon. I think the design will be dated pretty quickly.

#10235 of 10338 Luxury Segment by mlevine

Nov 27, 2010 (8:42 am)

M37 was a nice drive in regular and sports mode. Eco mode not practical. Plenty of room especially in back seats. A6 3.0T with good acceleration back seats tight. Would not bother with A6 3.2 which is underpowered. BMW 5 series not comfortable in the front or back seats, but great engine. E Class design would take time to get use to. Most lexus drivers where I live are retired and I am not even close to that stage. I am not a fan of jaguar corcerned about quality issues. Difficult choice in this luxury segment.

#10236 of 10338 Re: Luxury Segment [mlevine] by houdini1

Nov 27, 2010 (10:44 am)

Replying to: mlevine (Nov 27, 2010 8:42 am)
Most lexus drivers where I live are retired and I am not even close to that stage.
 
Ah so Grasshopper. With age comes reason and wisdom...... sometimes.

#10237 of 10338 Re: Luxury Segment [mlevine] by smarty666

Nov 27, 2010 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: mlevine (Nov 27, 2010 8:42 am)
I wouldn't say that about IS driver

#10238 of 10338 Luxury Segment by mlevine

Nov 27, 2010 (8:04 pm)

Most of the IS drivers I have seen are those who probably want to upgrade from a camry or avalon, but do not want to pay the ES 350 price. I like both the GS and LS models. In later years this may be a consideration. I have to decide in a few weeks about the following models; M37, A6 3.0T, MB E-350, and BMW X5 35i. Lease is up on Audi Q7, deals on the new model for leasing is terrible. Feedback always welcome.

#10239 of 10338 Re: Luxury Segment [mlevine] by smarty666

Nov 27, 2010 (9:30 pm)

Replying to: mlevine (Nov 27, 2010 8:04 pm)
I was inferring that in my area, almost all the majority of IS drivers I see are young girls which would not go along with Lexus is for retirement age people argument. I would say the IS is the Lexus exception to that older demographic.

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